RTTA committee meeting minutes

Committee meeting April 2025

The River Thurne Tenant’s Association Committee Meeting

New Victoria Hall Neatishead NR12 8AD

30th April 2025 at 10.30 am.

Present: D. Cornell, A. Wright, F. Brown, K. Bacon, R. Pike, J. Williams, H. May

Apologies: L. Haywood

In Attendance: D. Sanford (Tower View) Lynne & Ron Pack (40 Winks, Repps)

DC welcomed everyone to the meeting.

1.0 RTTA Minutes: DC signed minutes 24-2-25

2.0 Correspondence

2.1 Max Manners has asked us not to circulate the 101A documentation widely (as mentioned in the Chair’s Spring Newsletter.

FB asked the relevant EA person whether the documentation could be circulated more widely. She confirmed that it is a matter of public record. As such, the EA has no objection to the documentation being circulated widely. However, as of today no RTTA member has asked to see a copy of this 256-page document.

FB has confirmed all this to MM

2.2 DC wrote to Tom Jones (IDB Project Delivery Engineer Manager) regarding the pumps behind Highs Mill, and the potential impact on bungalows, parking, and footpaths.

2.3 DC has asked WMA what the impact of the new pumps might be. She has circulated the response from Tom Hunter (WMA) which says there will be no impact. We understand from the email that the pumps will not be installed until 2026.

2.4 Paul Jacobs (4 Winds) sent complaint to WMA – Tom Jones says there is no formal car parking area behind Highs Mill. The public footpaths have remained open – the access to the pathway behind Highs Mill is only an informal footpath. There is no guarantee of unrestricted access during the works. WMA has already contacted all statutory consultees. Works are being delivered under the Broads Internal Drainage Board Permitted Development Rights.

2.5 There was substantial discussion regarding the mess on the Martham Bank.

KB suggested we might approach WMA Committee Members Harry Blathwaite & Henry Cator.

Agreed: DC to approach Harry Blathwaite & Henry Cator regarding the mess on the Martham bank.

3.0 Treasurer’s Report

3.1 RTTA Bank balances are as follows:

· Community account - £2485.55

· Community account No.2 - £126.00

· Business premium account - £3,568.24

3.2 DC still has to pay for the hall.

3.3 DS suggested it might be time to think about combining two of the accounts.

JW said Community Account No.2 needs to be kept separate, as it is used exclusively in connection with arrangements around the Bridge Inn Car Park.

4.0 Meeting Regarding Planning Applications

4.1 BA Planner has sent a shopping list of ‘dos and don’ts’.

We are waiting for a summary from the EA.

4.2 AW suggested we should develop a decision diagram, once we know more - JW happy to help – it will then be brought back for comment/approval by this Committee.

Agreed: AW & JW to design a draft ‘planning decision diagram’

4.3 DC suggested sending the eventual document to all the relevant authorities for approval. RP suggested putting it on the Website (not the Face Book page). DS suggested putting links on the Face Book page.

5.0 Website – all looks okay – Sharon is doing a good job.

6.0 Face Book Page

6.1 The content seems to have become slightly less contentious than previously. Neil Duffield is using it to keep people up to date with some of the TBMC information.

6.2 After some discussion about commercial users of the Face Book Page, DC suggested commercial users of the Face Book page might be asked to contribute to the RTTA funds.

Agreed: DC to write to commercial users with that request.

7.0 Lease Enfranchisement

7.1 EA has clarified their position regarding leases and potential freeholds in an official Environment Agency Policy Statement.

7.2 KB’s summary of potential legal issues regarding the freehold purchase of bungalows by 13 owners was discussed. These covered: basis of the valuation, vacant possession, remaining time of the Headlease (60 years), TBMC surrender of the Headlease on the relevant 13 plots, potential EA payment for such a surrender, legal position re. potential conflict of interest (3 of 5 TBMC Directors have a personal and pecuniary interest in acquiring their freeholds). KB suggested the issues are so substantial that decisions should be for all TBMC shareholders at a General Meeting?

Agreed: KB and DS would redraft KB’s paper in the form of questions – this to be circulated to Committee members for approval - then sent to TBMC and EA by a shareholder – JW volunteered

8.0 TBMC

8.1 There was a long discussion regarding issues brought to the attention of RTTA, relating to the current management of TBMC. In the interests of the shareholders RTTA discussed raising concerns about the state of TBMC’s management, e.g.

- Basis for the annual billing process

- Replacement of the management agent

- Treatment of the Chairman (Harry May)

- Lack of response to reasonable questions

- Who is controlling the TBMC database, and why is one Director (not the Chair) contacting leaseholders personally, seemingly in the name of the company

Agreed: RTTA to ask for a meeting with representatives of TBMC in light of a number of concerns that have been raised by members

9.0 S101A Application

Agreed: FB to write to Anglian Water to ask about their plans going forward

10.0 Flooding

10.1 HM stated that the NNDC flood wardens presently in charge of flooding issues along the Thurne have been asked to take on responsibility for the Martham bungalows as Great Yarmouth BC do not have any flood wardens. It was discussed at the Upper Thurne Working Group that the wardens would need to have a list of those bungalow owners living permanently in their premises.

11.0 Car Parking

11.1 The Bridge Inn car parking scheme is under way, but KB reported that fewer RTTA members are taking advantage of the scheme this year.

Agreed: JW to develop an invoice

11.2 There is one garage space for sale in the Bridge Car Park

12.0 Underground Cabling

12.1 Some overhead cables are still in place.

Agreed: FB to follow this up with the original contractor Drakes

13.0 Speeding Boats

13.1 RP has given the boatyards a poster to put up. He has also encouraged boatyards to draw the speed limit to the attention of their hirers.

13.2 RP has also contacted BA to ask their Rangers to be vigilant re. speeding boats.

Agreed: RP to get the contact email address, so that DC can circulate a Mail Chimp communication advising members how to contact River Control if they see a speeding boat. It would be helpful if they could provide a photo, the boat number, and the location.

14.0 Dog Fouling and Adder Signs

14.1 RP reported that lots of signs have been put up – one taken down already!

Agreed: RP will order some more signs for FB to put up on the Northwest Riverbank.

Agreed: LH to approach Great Yarmouth Council to find out the costs of installing dog waste bins and then emptying them on a regular basis. DC to do the same with North Norfolk DC. (carried forward from the previous meeting, in LH’s absence)

15.0 Names & Addresses of New Owners

Agreed: DC to approach new TBMC Managing Agent re. list of new bungalow and mooring plot owners, so that RTTA’s database can be kept up to date.

Agreed: DC to send letter to the EA, asking that it be forwarded to B Lease owners

16.0 Litter Pick

This year’s Litter Pick was a great success. Around 25 people took part, including a NNDC Councilor, Parish Councilors, and riverbank people. There was less rubbish than usual, which is encouraging.

17.0 Council Tax

Some bungalow owners on NNDC bank are being rated as second homes and charged 200% - so far, we are aware of 4 such properties.

Agreed: DC is working with the owners and will contact NNDC personally to try to get these charges removed and replaced with the discount being offered elsewhere.

18.0 Members Reports None

19.0 Date of Next Meeting – TBA in June/July

Spring Newsletter

The River Thurne Tenants Association (RTTA) was formed in 1948 to protect the interests of the people who lease bungalows and plots along the River Thurne.

The RTTA fought for the bungalows to be retained in 1983/84, when their demolition was planned by the forerunner of the Broads Authority. It was a long campaign for the RTTA and resulted in the 99-year lease we have now. Prior to this, leases were from 1 to 14 years. Thurne Bungalows Management Company (TBMC) was formed by the RTTA to manage the 99-year lease and administer the lease and underleases that were granted from it. Many of the first directors were from the RTTA committee.

We are not TBMC. The role of TBMC is to manage the leases, police the covenants, manage the annual budget and provide a rubbish wet and dry collection service. All such issues should be referred to the TBMC managing agent (presently Dan Trett TBMC@trettphillipsresidential.co.uk).

The RTTA is here to help with any other issues as and when they arrive – planning issues, liaison with local councils, disposing of items, social events, events in the area, where to find trades people, insurance, general advice, etc. Some people on our committee have spent their whole lives on the Thurne, as business people or bungalow owners. We have a significant body of knowledge, experience and expertise, and are members of other broads interest groups.

We always welcome new committee members who love this area as we do.

A belated Happy New Year to all RTTA Members. What a difference a year makes doesn’t it? Last year we were just recovering from the flooding which shattered our peace in the winter of 2023/24. Luckily things have returned to normal this year and the river and weather have behaved themselves. Although we have had some flooded pathways, this winter has been a kind and gentle one for us all. A few fences have been blown down, but that’s about it. Having had some early Spring sunshine in March it would be lovely to think that we may be having a long and sunny summer in Norfolk. Let's look forward to relaxing by the Thurne. Just maybe.

The RTTA would like to welcome new members of the Riverbank who have purchased their bungalows during the last year. May you find the Thurne Riverbank a place for rest and relaxation and to charge your ‘batteries’ away from the rigours of the outside world.

This last year has been very busy for the RTTA Committee. Sometimes we wonder if the RTTA has a purpose, but last year showed us just how much there is to accomplish and what help our members need along the Thurne Riverbank.

Flooding: In a follow up meeting from Duncan Baker’s flood meeting at Hickling in February 2024, there was another flooding meeting convened by the new MP for North Norfolk, Steff Aquarone. This meeting took place on November 5th, again in Hickling Barn. Three RTTA committee members attended. This meeting brought together representatives from Anglian Water, Inland Drainage Board, Environment Agency, Broads Authority, Norfolk County Council and also Henry Cator, chairman of the Norfolk Strategic Flooding Alliance. The point of this meeting was to see what progress had made between the various agencies and what they had done to help the situation of last year’s floods. There was less time assigned to individuals and groups to ask questions, but it was still a very informative meeting. Two members of the RTTA Committee also attended (online) the Norfolk Flood and Drought Summit at County Hall. This was on January 31st and chaired by Henry Cator, chairman of the Norfolk Strategic Flooding Alliance. Henry has a keen interest in all things to do with The Broads as he owns land near Ranworth, and part of the Broads at Salhouse. It was a fascinating presentation of what was happening and the expertise of Peter Glas, who was formally the Dutch Government Delta Commissioner, was obvious from his presentation. It is quite astonishing how much planning and funding the Dutch Government have invested into Sea Defences and flooding and how well prepared they seem to be across a wide range of sea defence issues. The full video of the meeting can be seen here.

Enough of water levels and onwards to other important things …..

We are now 3 months into 2025, and the Spring Equinox with longer days is upon us. Birds are singing at dawn, and many waterbirds are mating and getting ready to nest. Watch out for summer migrants of swallows, swifts and house martins as they will soon return to skim the Thurne.

When you buy your mooring or bungalow you automatically become members of the RTTA. Membership is free to all. The RTTA tries to keep everyone updated with what goes on along the Thurne riverbank. As far as we can establish the RTTA was established in 1948, making this our 77th year. Fingers crossed for a great year.

2024/25 Committee: The committee has representatives from each of the four riverbanks. If you have an issue that you want advice or guidance with, we will do our best to help you. The 8 members this year are Chairman, Di Cornell (PH64), Hon. Secretary Fraser Brown (PH22), Hon Treasurer Jane Williams (M50), Keith Bacon (Riverside Holidays Ltd), Lesley Hayward (R80), Harry May (PH33 and Maycraft), Roger Pike (M15), and Alan Wright (M48B). We have four RTTA Committee vacancies, so we welcome anyone wishing to join our merry band. We understand how difficult it is to find volunteers but being an RTTA committee member really isn’t hard. There is no interview, and we only meet 4 times a year, so it’s hardly demanding. If you want to join us or just come along and see what we do, please contact us. The Chairman can be contacted on dicornell13@gmail.com. RTTA members are welcome at our committee meetings at Neatishead New Victory Hall to observe and hear what is being discussed.

We have a new Website: Protecting interests of river Thurne property owners since 1948 | River Thurne Tenant's Association. This website is very different from our old one and the navigation we think is easier. However, we are very pleased to have any comments about this website and what it contains. We are always looking to improve and update what we do for our RTTA members.

RTTA AGM: The RTTA Annual General Meeting took place at the end of October. Many thanks to those RTTA Members who stayed after the TBMC Meeting. It is sad that many of you leave. Much of what we do we think is of interest to all. Our meetings are seldom long and there is always time afterwards to meet the committee members who serve you.

RTTA End of Season Lunch: Last year for the first time we had an RTTA end of season lunch. This took place on the day after the AGM, Sunday 27th October, and about 30 of us met up at The Kings Arms at Ludham. What a lovely time we had and we would like to thank the Kings Arms for their hospitality, excellent food and service. Not as many attended the lunch as the evening dinners we have formerly held, but as a few of you had suggested a lunch instead so we gave it a go. Watch this space for next Octoberease contact us. The Chairman can be contacted on dicornell13@gmail.com. RTTA members are welcome at our committee meetings at Neatishead New Victory Hall to observe and hear what is being discussed.

Planning: Three RTTA Committee members (two of whom have had recent experience in attempting to get planning approval for bungalow lifting, quay heading, etc.) have had two meetings with Broads Authority and one with the Environment Agency on the subject of planning. The process of planning for quay heading, bungalow lifting, decking and occasionally bungalow rebuilding seems long and complicated. There appears to be even more hoops to jump through and the process of achieving permission from BA, and then EA licences etc., has taken some RTTA members months and led to much frustration and indeed costs. Callum from the BA planning section has been most helpful, but there are still set procedures which have to be completed before planning can be approved. In an endeavour to help you all we intend to provide some pointers specific to River Thurne residents in the near future. These will appear on the RTTA Website, once they have been confirmed as accurate by both BA and EA.

Here is the link to the generalised planning information provided by the Broads Authority.

101A Mains Drainage appeal: Max Manners on the Martham Bank has worked for many years first to apply and then to appeal for a 101A Mains Sewerage connection to the South Bank (and some North Bank) bungalows. Finally, he has succeeded in his mission and the Environment Agency has ruled that Anglian Water should install mains sewerage connections to these bungalows by 2029. This has been a mammoth effort and has taken Max much time and energy. The RTTA applaud him for his persistence. Many thanks Max. The RTTA has received the 101A Appeal definitive document decision which runs into over 200 pages. If anyone on the Riverbank would like to read this document and the reasons why the EA has ruled in favour of the Original 101A Application, please email us and we will send it to you.

Defibrillators: The RTTA would also like to thank Joan Shaw on the Repps Bank for working tirelessly to fund raise and provide two defibrillators along the South Side of the riverbank. This was a enormous effort. One defibrillator is placed at the Pugg Street Staithe and one at Martham Boat Development’s boat yard. The RTTA is sure they will be an asset to the riverbank. There is also a defibrillator by Bridgestone’s Restaurant, at Herbert Woods Yard and at Potter Village Hall. Please remember that if anyone is having a heart attack the first action is to call 999 and explain what is happening. If the person has had a cardiac arrest, then do not leave the patient alone but start CPR immediately.

RTTA 2025 Calendar: In 2024 we produced another RTTA calendar. This time it was based on local photos of Potter and Martham, mainly supplied by David Edleston, a local landscape and building photographer. Welcome: David Edleston Photography.

In all we sold 70 calendars and the profit from these has boosted the RTTA funds. Thanks to all of you who bought one or more calendars, and we hope you are using them now! We didn’t sell quite so many calendars as in previous years so we think that next year 2026 we may revert to our Vintage Images style with photos of the area in the past… or do you have a better idea?

Litter Pick 2025 Saturday 5th April: The date set for this year’s litter pick is Saturday 5th April. We start at 10am from the old Bridge Inn Car Park and welcome anyone who would like to join us again, even if only for half an hour. All equipment is provided but not Hi Viz vests, so if you have one, please bring it along. Easter is later this year, almost as late as it can be, so the litter pick will be later so that we can make Potter Bridge area ,footpaths and car parks clean and tidy for the new season

RTTA Spring Social. 2024: There will be no Spring Social in 2025. In 2022 and 2023 the RTTA tried to organise Spring Socials but due to the small numbers wishing to participate the RTTA has decided not to organise anything this year. This doesn’t preclude any other member wanting to find a venue and advertise a get together. If anyone would like to suggest a venue and event please contact us.

Old Bridge Inn Car Parking: This car park will again be available for seasonal or weekly parking as in previous years. RTTA will be leasing the park for the coming season. If you would like a space or further information, please contact Keith Bacon (Riverside Holidays Ltd) as soon as you can to reserve a space. The seasonal rent is £300 per car. Keith is also able to negotiate monthly/weekly rental. Weekly: between £10 to £35, depending on the time of year. Please contact Keith on 01692 580496/ mob 07833 446962, or email at: keithbacon@broadland.net. Lathams are now charging £700 per annum for parking. The car park by The Nippy Chippy is presently at £365 per annum.

At present the RTTA still has use of the Old Bridge Inn Car Park and hopes to have this site for a couple of years yet. The owners are hoping to get planning permission on this site in the future, but not yet!

Thurne Bungalows for Sale: The good news is that some bungalows have changed hands in 2024, so we have some new members. It is always sad to see old friends leave the riverbank, either due to family circumstances, health reasons or deaths in families. The RTTA would like to send condolences to anyone who has been bereaved this year. Your chairman doesn’t have anyone on ‘the list’ seeking a bungalow. Last year, end-March, we had 8 properties on the market and a boatshed. During 2024 this rose to 25 properties. According to our local estate agents ten bungalows sold in 2025 and at present we have sixteen up for sale, including two in Herbert Woods Yard development. Most of these bungalows are A lease with just 3 B leases on the market. Estate agents are still advising that you should set a realistic price for your property and be prepared to be flexible with prices. The Covid prices realised during 2000 and 2001 may no longer be achievable.

It will be interesting to see what being a Freehold Bungalow means when it comes to valuation. As we are led to believe that the covenants (conditions imposed) for Freehold properties will be similar to Leaseholds, the estate agents that RTTA have contacted see very little reason for price increases. Watch this space ….

Enfranchisement: The EA has informed RTTA that there are now 13 leaseholders progressing with the purchase of their bungalows. The EA do not recognise that the Leaseholders have the automatic right to buy their bungalows, so this process is not progressing as a result of the new Leasehold Reform Act but as a negotiation between the EA and the leaseholders.

B Leases purchase of their Freehold. The owner of Orchard View on the Martham Bank leafleted a number of bungalows during last winter with this idea and had some expressions of interest. Paul, the owner, feels that he is no longer in the position to push ahead with this but is happy for someone else to take the lead.

Dredging dykes and Quayheading: Here is an updated list of those contractors willing and able to work along the River Thurne:

Daniel Roe DRE (Marine and Civils) danielroeengineering@gmail.com 07717 672 150

G&H Services 01493 384 093 or 01692 671, mobiles 07979 967 593 or 07795 564 896 info@gandhpiling.co.uk

Paul Wade. AJS Riverside Maintenance 07471 760258 wade.ajsriverside.maintentance@outlook.co

Adder warning: There were incidents in 2024 of adders sunbathing and generally enjoying themselves along the Thurne riverbanks. We had an RTTA member’s dog bitten a few years ago which subsequently sadly died. Please be careful when walking your dog (or child) along the riverbanks. Be aware that adders can be out and about in the summer sun. The RTTA has purchased Adder Warning Notices and will be placing them along all four banks in the Spring, just to remind visitors and members to be vigilant.

Recycling on the Thurne: The RTTA encourages all bungalow owners, guests, and hirers to recycle as much as possible. Some bungalow owners who let their properties already provide a separate bin inside for card, paper, bottles and cans. Perhaps other RTTA members could do that. These can then be taken to the nearest recycling point at the end of the holiday period. Bottles can be recycled at The Falgate, Potter Heigham and Repps Village Hall. Paper, card and clothes can be recycled at Potter Heigham Recreation Ground close to the village hall. A clothing bank can be found by Lathams, or Potter Heigham Post Office. At Martham Co-op bottles, paper, clothing and shoes can be recycled. Catfield Village Hall also has clothing, bottle and paper banks. Other sites can be found on the RTTA website http://www.rtta.me.uk under Recycling. Please take your recycling items to a nearby site.

A reminder that you will now have to book your space at Norfolk Recycling Centres. See Norfolk Recycling Centre bookings - Norfolk County Council

Amnesty days. For anyone who has hazardous waste which can’t be left for RDS or taken to Recycling centres at normal times, there are two days when you can visit Caister to leave your waste. Household hazardous waste days - Norfolk County Council

Rubbish Collection by Louise: This winter has been much easier for Phil and James of RDS. Louise has managed to collect both wet and dry waste with no days missed this winter (as far as we are aware). Here is a reminder to all and especially to new members, who may not know the details of our collections. Once collected by RDS our rubbish from both sides of the river is collected and transported away by a NNDC contracted Waste Collection Service. The rubbish placed in the black bags should be domestic rubbish only. NOT building refuse or PAINT or Hazardous waste please.

Please make sure that all your weekly rubbish is placed in the black bin liners provided by RDS and are tied before collection (presently on a Thursday). Rubbish should not just be placed in your rubbish bin without being placed in a black liner. More updates on Collections by Louise can be found on the TBMC Website at: https://tbmcltd.org/newsletter/ and you can also find out about this issue on River Thurne Tenant's Association Members Page | River Thurne Tenant's Association. When ordering pump-out please contact the TBMC Managing Agent, Dan Trett, on tbmc@trettphillipsresidential.co.uk.

If you wish to have personal items of furniture, electrical goods etc disposed of then Phil of RDS has a waste collectors’ licence and can pick up your waste for an agreed fee. You can contact Phil on 07780 356 315. You can also use this number when ordering emergency pump outs which Phil will do for the stated fee (see TBMC Website).

Broadland Futures Initiatives: The Environment Agency has set up an initiative to look at managing coastal and inland flooding. This will involve any organisation responsible for managing flooding. The main aim of the initiative is to agree a framework for future flood risk management. One area being considered includes the Thurne Valley. More can be found online at Broadland Futures Initiative (broadsauthority.gov.uk). Please take time to look carefully at this, as any decisions made will affect our riverbank properties. Newsletters and Minutes of meetings can be found using that link.

Contacting the Broads Authority / Broads Beat: PC Paul Bassham, Broads Beat, Norfolk Constabulary. Ring 101 ext. 1235 or 1236 or email broadsbeat@norfolk.pnn.police.uk - or contact Peter.Davison@norfolk.pnn.police.uk (North Walsham). To contact the Broads Rangers to report an incident, you can phone Broads Control on 01603 756056, VHF channel 12 or email: Broads.control@broads-authority.gov.uk.

The Broads Society: Some RTTA Members are already committed to helping the Broads as members of the Broads Society. Since 1956 this is the only organisation dedicated to the protection of all aspects of the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads. Members receive a quarterly 48-page magazine filled with articles, pictures, news and updates about the Broads. As a member you can join the Broadsword team helping maintain the riverbank landscape too. Individual membership is £20. Please consider joining. See the Broads Society website: https://www.broads-society.org/. This year there have also been a number of very interesting evening suppers and discussions taking place close to us all. These were at Bridgestones Restaurant, Potter Heigham and it was great that so many RTTA members attended these evenings. Here’s hoping that this winter there will be similar suppers.

Website Potter Heigham Parish Council: The Parish Council’s website is informative, and minutes of meetings, local news and initiatives, etc., are posted there. You can find it on: https://potterheighamparishcouncil.norfolkparishes.gov.uk.

Repps Parish Council. Information can be found here Repps with Bastwick Parish Council | Serving our Community in Norfolk (norfolkparishes.gov.uk)

Martham Parish Council Information can be found here. https://marthampc.org.uk

Martham also has a history group - Martham Local History Group. This is a very interesting website with all sorts of interesting information and photos about Martham. find it on https://www.marthamhistorygroup.com

RTTA Website: Information about RTTA meetings, traders, emergency information, maps, updates, etc, can be found on Protecting interests of river Thurne property owners since 1948 | River Thurne Tenant's Association. If any member has any other ‘Trusted’ Traders you would like to recommend, please contact the Chairman who will liaise with the Webmaster to add them to our list.

RTTA Facebook Page: This continues to be a fast, efficient way of sending information or when posting queries. Not everyone wants to use social media, but it remains a quick and effective way of contacting others, selling surplus items and posting information. Please make sure posts are relevant to the River Thurne and its members. Personal posts on family visits, folks’ holidays, houses, and such like should be saved for owners own Facebook pages. Please keep this Private site relevant. Thanks.

Norfolk Boat Jumble 2025: This takes place at the Norfolk Showground (NR5 0TT) on Sunday 6th April. It’s the 31st Anniversary of The Norfolk Boat Jumble. The event runs from 10am to 3.pm and there is always a large crowd of eager buyers and sellers. There are always bargains to be found. You can also sell any surplus boats or boating jumble. Admission is £5. Established in 1994, it provides an opportunity for the public to access exhibitors selling marine goods. The event features a good mix of professional trade stands and car booters offering a wide variety of boats and equipment. From small craft to fenders, outboard engines, ropes, marine salvage, seating, nets, oars, paints, glues, and everything in between, you’ll find a treasure trove of nautical items. Whether you’re a seasoned boater or just curious, it’s a great place to explore and grab a bargain. For info see Norfolk Boat Jumble – Norfolk Showground & Events Centre Or https://www.rotaevents.co.uk/event/norfolk-boat-jumble-2/

The Museum of the Broads, Poors Staithe, Stalham, NR12 9DA: For those of you who are new to the Riverbank, or even older members, it’s worthwhile looking to see what is happening at the Museum. You can check out their website https://www.museumofthebroads.org.uk. There is an exhibition of the Paintings of Phillipa Miller, Broadland artist and also a display on Peat!! The Museum also runs a Boat Jumble, date to be decided. Contact the Museum if you wish to have a stall. Phone: 01692 581681 Email: info@museumofthebroads.org.uk

The RTTA would like to thank all businesses who regularly sponsor this newsletter or our website. These include Riverside Holidays, Maycraft Private Owners, G & H Riverside Contractors and Martin of EWS.

The RTTA Committee wish all members a happy and healthy 2025, and we all hope you get out on the River Thurne once again in the near future and enjoy your property.

PLEASE MAKE SURE WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT CONTACT DETAILS. If in doubt, please email them to your chairman on dicornell13@gmail.com.

Copyright © March 2025.

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